- Enrollment
- 3,150
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clifton, NJ
School #9
Federal NCES profile for School #9, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340330004780
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School #9 earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Clifton · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
School #9 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School #9 ranks #1 of 7 schools in Clifton, NJ.
School address
District: Clifton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340330004780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
School #9 grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 340330004780 · Clifton, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 11.3:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Clifton High School (3,150 students)
School #9 grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
School #9 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clifton High S
Clifton High School
3,150 students
- Woodrow Wilson 1,255
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
1,255 students
- Christopher Co 1,092
Christopher Columbus Middle School
1,092 students
- School #12 560
School #12
560 students
- School #17 501
School #17
501 students
- This school 306
School #9
306 students
What this shows School #9 reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How School #9 compares
School #9 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▲ 15% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,394
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
White 36.6%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, School #9 is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clifton Public School District reports $22,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How School #9 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christopher Columbus Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School #12 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School #17 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School #9's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,255
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Clifton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about School #9
How many students attend School #9?
School #9 has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clifton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #9?
The student-teacher ratio at School #9 is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School #9?
34.0% of students at School #9 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School #9?
The largest demographic group at School #9 is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Clifton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School #9?
School #9 has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School #9 rank among schools in Clifton?
By Resource Investment Index, School #9 ranks #1 of 7 schools in Clifton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clifton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clifton Public School District?
Besides School #9, Clifton Public School District also operates Clifton High School (3,150 students), Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,255 students), and Christopher Columbus Middle School (1,092 students). See the Clifton Public School District district page for the complete list.